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By Terry Brown

 

Most of the spring has been about rain. Tons of it. Just about every tournament has been cold and rainy in Illinois, but as we get further into the season, with the rain comes rising warmer temps. Anglers are looking to stay dry but also not uncomfortable due to warm temps. The Simms Pro-Dry fits the bill in both categories. Using the proper layering it keeps you comfortable in cool temps but where this rainsuit shines is when it warms up. This special suit, made with GORE-Tex, keeps the wind and rain out in cool conditions but also keeps you comfortably dry in warmer ones.

 

This past weekend the fickle weatherman was calling for more showers but temps were expected to be in the 80s. Much different than our previous two events.  We started the derby, a benefit for Relay for Life, in cool wet conditions, but as the day progressed the forecasted rains did not materialize. They were always a threat. That meant that a rainsuit had to be kept close. I decided from the beginning and for testing considerations to wear the Simms Pro-Dry the whole day. I wanted to see if it lived up to the reputation I had been hearing about from the pros for the last several months regarding comfort.

I wore it the entire day even in the cloudy 80 degree temps. Not one time did I feel uncomfortable, and the light weight nature of the suit made it easy to fish in the entire day. It doesn't bind and has a quiet softness found in GORE products. The bibs fit comfortably, and the straps don't pull you down so fatigue is not a factor.  It is so light you can't even tell it's on. They also look great.

 

If you fish a lot as a professional angler, heavy tournament angler or guide for a living, the Simms Pro-Dry is an exceptional rainsuit for all kinds of conditions. You can get your name and credentials to Simms for a chance to get a premier quality suit at a deeply discounted price in this special promotion. Send them to proangler@simmsfishing.com. If you are on the water all the time and cannot choose only the best days you may want the piece of mind of having the right rainsuit. The Simms Pro-Dry is a great rainsuit and one you would be proud to own.

 

You can learn more about other Simms clothing by going to the SimmsFishing website.